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Haemorrhagic fevers

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Ebola, Lassa and Marburg haemorrhagic fevers are rare but deadly, spreading fear and panic. Caring for infected patients and affected communities is crucial for a response to be effective.

Outbreaks can kill 25 to 90 per cent of those infected. Until recently, there were no tools to prevent or treat Ebola; today a preventive vaccine and curative drugs are available. MSF has responded in almost all reported outbreaks over the past years.

The 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic in West Africa was unprecedented: 67 times the size of the largest previously recorded outbreak, it reached urban areas, and killed more than 11,300 people. Hundreds of health workers died, decimating the already-struggling healthcare systems of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone.

Since then, the Democratic Republic of Congo has experienced a succession of outbreaks since March 2018.

Quick facts about Ebola and Marburg

 
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HIV/AIDS

Beyond the rhetoric: Implement proven community strategies to fight HIV/AIDS

Press Release 20 Nov 2014
 
Dr Monica Arend-Trujillo in Bo, Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone

“Yesterday was a day of three miracles”

Voices from the Field 20 Nov 2014
 
Mali

MSF expands activities to fight Ebola outbreak

Project Update 20 Nov 2014
 
ELWA-3 Ebola centre in Monrovia,
Liberia

The boy who coloured his way to recovery

Voices from the Field 17 Nov 2014
 
Boende Ebola Treatment Center
Haemorrhagic fevers

Ebola intervention comes to an end in Democratic Republic of Congo

Press Release 17 Nov 2014
 
Ebola in Foya, Lofa county, northern Liberia
Haemorrhagic fevers

First trials for Ebola treatments to start at MSF sites in December

Press Release 13 Nov 2014
 
Ebola Treatment Centre (ETC) in Bikoro
Haemorrhagic fevers

Learn about our Ebola protective equipment

Project Update 12 Nov 2014
 
Journal article

Ebola online briefing now available to the public

12 Nov 2014
Journal article
 
Haemorrhagic fevers

Statement by MSF aid worker Dr. Craig Spencer

Statement 11 Nov 2014
Advanced HIV management in Homa Bay
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